ON THE CLOCK-TENNESSEE TITANS

Dr. Donovan
Lead NFL Draft Expert

With the 30th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the Tennesee Titans select…….

The Titans are coming off a stellar year. They dominated defensivley all year long until their undefeated streak came to an end at the hands of the New York Jets (who seem to have there number over the last 5 years). They ended up as the #2 seed in the AFC and this off-season they made some big moves including re-signing their QB Kerry Collins, who still seems to have something left in the tank. Let's not forget Vince Young is still on this team as well. They also improved at the WR position after getting Nate Washington from the Steelers.

On offense, the Titans running game is the focus of their success. Look for the Titans to build depth at the WR position or OL in the later rounds of the draft (as these aren't vital needs). The Titans have a couple of glaring needs on the defensive side of the ball however. They lost their best defensive player and brick wall in the middle with Albert Haynesworth going to free agency and now the Titans need someone to plug up that hole in the middle. They also need to fill the CB position as Nick Harper is 34 years old and in the final year of his contract.

I can see the Titans getting a DT in the 2nd round, as the position isn't that deep this year and you won’t see many going in the top 2 rounds. I think DT's Ron Brace from BC would be a good fit for the team along with Evander Hood from Missouri in the 2nd round. If they choose a DT in the first they could most likely get Fili Moala from USC or Peria Jerry from Ole Miss if he is still there. I see the Titans going after a CB in the first round however. They can get a solid corner in Alphonso Smith from Wake Forest or even DJ Moore from Vanderbilt. The New York Giants are ON THE CLOCK!